The current population of africa is 1,333,597,726 as of thursday, april 16, 2020, based on the latest united nations estimates africa population is equivalent to 16. List of african countries by population density wikipedia. Map of african countries by population density this is a list of african countries and dependencies by population density in inhabitantskm 2. Gender differences in life expectancy at age 15 for selected african countries 20102015 14 figure 12. For more information on the kenyan people, see my general introduction. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to discuss the population distribution and population density as observed in the 2002 population and housing census.
The total population is estimated by various sources between about 30 and 37 million. Life expectancy is to reach 64 years, compared to 57 years in 2010 and 59 years men and 62 years women in 2016, albeit with regional variations which show that east africa and north africa will have the. African countries united nations economic commission for africa. Ethnic groups in africa 3 name phylum language region country population million notes alur nilotic, luo alur east central uganda, democratic republic of the. The population of africa first surpassed one billion in 2009, with a doubling time of 27 years growth rate 2. Population of east africa 2045 and east africa population. Using props, teams divide africa into regions and place population chips in each. Pdf the spatial distribution of populations and settlements across a country and. East africa in particular is likely to face many populationrelated food security challenges.
Rapid population growth occurs because of competition between herders and farmers for natural resources, including land. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. To add to this, africas population has been growing at a rate higher than in any other region. Trends in net reproduction rate by region of africa 9.
Population distribution and economic development in africa. The different parts experience different types of climate which include. The state of uganda population report, 2016 synthesizes the content of 2014 report by focusing on health as one of the driverswheels for harnessing the demographic dividend in uganda. Population distribution is uneven since some areas are densely settled while others are not. Midyear population estimates statistics south africa. Kenyas prevailing population growth rate remains above the countrys.
This page lists the population density for each state in the united states. What body of water separates africa from the arabian peninsula. We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. The current population of africa is 1,333,597,726 as of thursday, april 16, 2020, based on the latest united nations estimates. The class, cultural, ethnic, governmental, linguistic and religious makeup of the region is highly variable. Feb 17, 2020 africa is the secondlargest and second most populous continent on earth with an estimated population in 2016 of 1.
Southern africa history, countries, map, population. The climate of east africa east africa lies within the tropical latitudes but due to a combination of factors the region experiences a variety of climatic types. Pdf high resolution population maps for low income nations. By shedding light on key population statistics, the study first. The population density in the region was highest in rwanda, with 403 people per square kilometre. Midyear population estimates for south africa by population group and sex, 2019 population group male female total number % distribution of males number % distribution of females number % distribution of total black african 23 124 782 80,7 24 318 477 80,8 47 443 259 80,7 coloured 2 5 221 8,8 2 663 530 8,8 5 176 750 8,8. The island nation of madagascar is excluded because of its distinct language and cultural heritage. Identify and label senegal on the blank african map. The data can be viewed both alphabetically and by population density.
Global population distribution by continent 2019 statista. Figures on the population distribution in kenya are not very reliable. Feb, 20 the southeast asia region has undergone rapid urbanization and population growth over the past decade, yet existing spatial population distribution datasets covering the region are based principally on population count data from censuses circa 2000, with often insufficient spatial resolution or input data to map settlements precisely. Indeed, more than half of the 20 countries and territories1 in that region have populations that are. Ababa declaration on population and development in africa beyond 2014, under. For sub saharan africa, the need for reductions in population growth rates is a critical component in achieving greater economic development and higher standards of living. The largest city in south africa is cape town, with a population of people. Physical conditions, such as climate temperature and rainfall, landforms in terms of altitudes, the quality of the soil and the availability of energy and mine resources are the important geographical determinants of population distribution. Percentage of land surface concentrating 90% of population. Population distribution in africa in 1990 there were only 24 cities in africa with more than one million inhabitants. Jan 20, 2015 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions.
Tanzania, kenya, uganda, rwanda, burundi and south sudan are members of the east african community eac. Future coastal population growth and exposure to sealevel. High resolution population distribution maps for southeast. Students will explain how location, climate, and distribution of natural resource have impacted population distribution and trade. Measures for characterizing settlement patterns, population distribution and accessibility in africa at administrative level 1. Moreover, africa has a very young population, with over 40% under the age of 30. Zimbabwe is situated in the southernmost part of east africa. Eastern africa population 2020 demographics, maps, graphs. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultures in africa. Africa s total land area is approximately 11,724,000 square miles 30,365,000 square km, and the continent measures about 5,000 miles 8,000 km from north to south and about 4,600 miles 7,400 km from east. For instance, the urban population in burundi, ethiopia, rwanda, and uganda is projected to more than double as a percentage of the total population.
Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population. What are the factors affecting population distribution. Midyear population estimates for south africa by population group and sex, 2018 population group male female total number % distribution of males number % distribution of females number % distribution of total black african 22 786 200 80,9 23 896 700 80,9 46 682 900 80,9 coloured 2 459 500 8,7 2 614 800 8,9 5 074 300 8,8. With a population density of 624 inhabitants per square km, mauritius is the most densely populated african nation. This statistic shows the distribution of the global population as of mid2019, by continent. The lakes that are designated as the great lakes are generally considered to include, from north to south, lake turkana, lake albert, lake victoria, lake edward, lake kivu, lake tanganyika and lake malawi.
Mauritius has a higher population density than any other country in africa. Population density is defined as total population divided by land area. Population density describes the number of people living in a given area. This chapter examines the spatial distribution of the population of.
However, the middle east north africa region has the highest percentage of muslimmajority countries. Department of geography, university of minnesota, minneapolis. East african lakes, group of lakes located in east africa. Our growing population in 1950, five years after the founding of the united nations, world population was estimated at around 2. Africas population has nearly trebled from its estimated 478 million in 1980 to the current estimate of close to 1. East africa or eastern africa is the eastern region of the african continent, variably defined by geography. The majority of the east african lakes lie within the east african rift system, which forms a part of a series of massive fissures in the earths crust extending northward from the zambezi river valley through eastern and northeastern. Several regions show a highly focal population distribution, with 90% of the population concentrated in less than 10% of the land surface, such as in south africa, namibia, and along the north and east coasts.
Population distribution in the basin is dominated by a shift toward greater urbanization. Projections of population growth of east africa 2045. Agriculture in africa has undergone fundamental change be. Saint helena, being closest to africa, has been included. At this rate tanzanias population is projected to reach 70. Urban and rural population of african countries 19802050 7 figure 4. The high rate of population growth is driven by persistently high level of fertility, reduced mortality and low international net migration.
With a population size of about 17,234,914 people, the population density of zimbabwe amounts to about one hundred sixteen people per square mile of land. The current population of eastern africa is 442,954,882 as of friday, april 17, 2020, based on the latest united nations estimates. It is, however, not to suggest that population distribution on the earth surface is determined by physical factors alone, for within the broad framework of physical attractions and constraints, cultural factors strongly influence the way mankind is distributed over the earth hornby and jones, 1980. Africa, the second largest continent, covering about onefifth of the total land surface of earth. The demographic profile of african countries united nations. In each case, we will try to provide some indication of the degree of. World population prospects region definitions world population prospects 2017 revision united nations population estimates and projections. Future coastal population growth and exposure to sealevel rise and coastal flooding a global assessment. We find that this semiautomated population distribution mapping at. Indeed, more than half of the 20 countries and territories1 in that region have populations that are approximately 95% muslim or greater. This is a list of african countries and dependencies by population density in inhabitantskm 2.
The population of africa has grown rapidly over the past century and consequently shows a large youth bulge, further reinforced by a low life expectancy of below 50 years in some african countries. Population growth and policies in subsaharan africa. Population distribution describes the way that people are spread out across the earths surface. Issues and policies countries in subsaharan africa continue to lag behind other developing countries in the demographic transition from a regime of high mortality and fertility to a regime in which death and birth rates stabilize at much lower levels. Notice how close northeast africa is to the middle east. Demographic and economic material factors in the mena region. Projections of population growth of east africa 2020. In many areas of africa in general and east africa in particular, most of the population as much as 80 percent. In the united nations statistics division scheme of geographic regions, 20 territories make up eastern africa. The population density in eastern africa is 67 per km 2 173 people per mi 2. Population density number of people in an area size of area. Population distribution map of east africa volume 37 issue 1. European citystate of monaco is the most densely populated country with a population density of 26,150 people per sq.
Pdf population distribution, settlement patterns and. Effects of population growth on urban infrastructure and. Here are some facts and figures about the population distribution in kenya. Socioeconomic data and applications center sedaca data center in nasas earth observing system data and information system eosdis hosted by ciesin at columbia university. Students use population data for world regions to create a map of population distribution in year 1, describe the distribution of population in the year 1, and relate the patterns to. Population of east africa 2020 and east africa population. The methods used here to model population distribution in africa are.
The pst and current population growth rate has resulted have resulted in unprecedented large. Gains and losses in life expectancy at age 15 in selected african countries 19801985 to 20102015 figure 11. Eastern africa population history eastern africa population projections. African countries with the worst indicator 12 figure 10. The report discusses the implications of the health policies, plans and programmes by refocusing it to quality of healthcare that would. These species compose some of the worlds most diverse and biologically. Population density is calculated as population divided by total land area. Pb state of uganda population report 2017 transforming ugandas. Reducing mortality means africa should start planning for an ageing population by 2030. National urban policy in east africa, regional development dialogue 4. Blog follow us on twitter buy a poster contact us by email. The population situation analysis psa report for kenya is the first to be undertaken in africa based on the new psa conceptual and methodological guide prepared and published by united nations population fund unfpa.
Population distribution in east africa is widely uneven, partly because of land and climate characteristics what is the general population distribution for the west africa region. Today this number has increased to 48 cities, of which cairo and lagos are the largest with more than ten million inhabitants each. Afghanistan africa albania algeria angola antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba asia australia australianew zealand austria azerbaijan bahamas bahrain bangladesh barbados belarus belgium belize benin bhutan bolivia. Population distribution by age students being addressed at assembly in mbarara district 3 the state of uganda population report 2010. Chapter 2 spatial distribution and density of population 2. The population density in africa is 44 per km 2 114 people per mi 2. Demographics of the middle east and north africa wikipedia. The spatial distribution of populations and settlements across a country and. The current population of eastern africa is 443,079,280 as of tuesday, april 21, 2020, based on the latest united nations estimates. Children in africa key statistics on child survival and population key fact. The most populous african country is nigeria with 191 million inhabitants as of 2017 and. What body of water separates africa from the americas. Population growth and policies in subsaharan africa english abstract.
Top 10 contributors to population increase in africa 19802015 6 figure 3. This accounts for the large population in the major towns of east africa. Shows the list of us states by population density in 2015. In africa, 90% of the population is concentrated in less than 21% of the land surface and the average perperson travel time to settlements of more than 50,000 inhabitants is around 3.
Southern africa, southernmost region of the african continent, comprising the countries of angola, botswana, lesotho, malawi, mozambique, namibia, south africa, swaziland, zambia, and zimbabwe. Population density is significantly higher in coastal than in noncoastal areas 1. This redistribution presents implications for water management as. Trends and patterns of population growth between1969 and 2009 year location area in hectares population % growth density male female total grand total.
Demographic dividend for sustainable development figure 1. Total population as of 2017 is estimated at more than 1. Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across. Eastern africa ranks number 1 in africa among subregions ranked by population. The demographics of the middle east and north africa region show a highly populated, culturally diverse region spanning three continents. Close to half of current population in africa is under 18, and steady growth in births and declining mortality rates will bring africas child population to 1 billion by 2055 africas child population will reach 1 billion by 2055, making it the largest child. Population growth in africa for the period 19802065 5 figure 2. East african lakes lake system, east africa britannica. Africa ranks number 2 among regions of the world roughly equivalent to continents, ordered by population. South africa has 5 cities with more than a million people, 50 cities with between 100,000 and 1 million people, and 161 cities with between 10,000 and 100,000 people. Africa, islam in 1987 195k and pdf format 198k africa natural vegetation 1986 260k and pdf format 234k africa population density 1979 232k and pdf format 235k africa topographic maps international map of the world. Jun 19, 2015 population distribution refers to the way people are spread out on the land. Middle east and north africa regional architecture.
From 2011 to 2012, the population rose from just under 1 billion to over 1. Pdf population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility. Several regions show a highly focal population distribution, with 90% of the population concentrated in less than 10% of the land surface, such as in south africa, namibia, and along the north and east coasts fig. Policies aimed at the current food crisis or at achieving the united nations millennium development goal on hungerby 2015, to reduce by half the proportion of people who suffer from hungermust not ignore the complex role of population. However, the african population and health research centre 2002 and campbell 2005 indicated that the population ranged between 300,000 500,000 table 1. Mapping geopolitical shifts, regional order and domestic transformations 3 working papers no. Or sometime population distribution can be described as being even or uneven, scattered or concentrated in a particular places.
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